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male or female?

Melle Dec 10, 2003 12:15 PM

Hi,

At what age can you tell for sure if cresteds are male or female? I have one that is about 4 and a half months old, and i figure its probably still too young to tell, but i was just wondering when I will be able to tell. He/she doesnt have a name yet, i am waiting until I can tell what it is! Thanks.
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~Melissa~
1.3 Leopard geckos
1.0 Bearded dragon
1.0 Hog Island Boa
0.0.1 crested gecko
1.0 Ferret
0.1 Chinchilla
1.0 Chinese Praying Mantis

Melissas Menagerie

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ranger Dec 10, 2003 01:31 PM

As with most herps, size is more influencial then age. apparent females can "switch" to males almost overnight. To be safe I wouldnt gaurantee a female until she is over 20 grams and 7-8 months .

Melle Dec 10, 2003 01:55 PM

n/p
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~Melissa~
1.3 Leopard geckos
1.0 Bearded dragon
1.0 Hog Island Boa
0.0.1 crested gecko
1.0 Ferret
0.1 Chinchilla
1.0 Chinese Praying Mantis

Melissas Menagerie

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